Senior Testing and Applications Engineer

In this role, you will be responsible developing test plans, execution of testing activities, and creating automated test systems, applications, and integrated test equipment in a team environment that contributes to improved operations and automated testing activities while leading efforts in researching and developing new, cutting-edge automation concepts and solutions through system designs and programming, integrating them into a working solution.

Responsibilities

• Uses theoretical principals and judgment to evaluate and select adaptations (as needed) of standard techniques, procedures and criteria in order to design equipment, systems, and processes to meet project requirements.

• Conducts process capability studies for proposed equipment and systems. Reviews cost estimates and evaluates engineering proposals and specifications.

• Develops and tests components, equipment, and systems applying principles and techniques of electrical, mechanical, and/or industrial engineering as needed.

• Writes or assists others in writing technical reports to document engineering analysis and findings.

• Be able to adapt and function in an environment of changing goals and priorities often under tight time constraints.

• Mentor and assist other engineers within the department or associated groups and project teams.

• Work to minimize any manufacturing downtime, scrap or waste during project implementation.

• Lead product test and qualification projects executing various tests to validate the products meet all requirements.
  
  
• Develop detailed test plans used for test and qualification projects executing various tests to validate the products.
  
  
• Utilizes necessary tools/technical expertise to provide reliable solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
  
  
• Demonstrates ability to complete well defined complex tasks.
  
  
• Able to lead complex projects, coordinating efforts across multiple engineering teams.
  
  
• Identifies opportunities to introduce automation and new technology. 
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or another related engineering discipline AND a minimum of 5 years relevant experience OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Must demonstrate proficiency and knowledge in the use of engineering tools.
• Previous work experience working in an engineering or a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience working with robotics/controls systems/mechanical or electrical design/software development.

• Preferred proficiency and possess experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C#, VB, .NET, Python, LabView or other selected language

• Preferred fluency in object-oriented programming, able to develop and manage front end applications.